mato coffee wine

mato is a hybrid coffee shop and wine bar on Des Voeux Road Central by the tram line. The wine list is organised by grape variety to encourage exploration, with more than 150 references that lean towards New World and less-travelled countries such as Georgia, Uruguay and Greece alongside Italy and France. The sommeliers also keep a 'black book' of premium and rare bottles, and mato has been recognised by Star Wine List.

Coffee is taken as seriously as the wine, and the kitchen serves Japanese-inspired pastas and small bites. The bar has offered a themed all-you-can-taste wine package and a loyalty scheme rewarding guests for trying new grapes.

It suits curious drinkers building their wine knowledge, from an afternoon coffee to an early-evening glass.